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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Before the injury, Greenlaw delivered back-to-back 100-plus tackle seasons in 2022 and ’23, serving as the perfect complement to middle linebacker Fred Warner.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The current owners have thoughtfully utilized rich colors that complement original architectural details like the vaulted ceilings and Du Bois’s signature open floor plan.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Patients may feel well while their bloodwork still shows abnormal autoantibodies or complement levels—subtle signals that the immune system remains activated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Before the injury, Greenlaw delivered back-to-back 100-plus tackle seasons in 2022 and ’23, serving as the perfect complement to middle linebacker Fred Warner.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Roast yours simply, with fresh herbs, or customize them with roasted garlic, toasty Parmesan cheese, or spices that complement your lamb.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The current owners have thoughtfully utilized rich colors that complement original architectural details like the vaulted ceilings and Du Bois’s signature open floor plan.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Neither should be in over-the-counter supplements.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of complicated pet supplement routines, Foffy is offering an all-in-one chew for dogs.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Production plans call for an initial deployment of dozens of units this year, scaling to thousands annually as manufacturing capacity expands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Through a long-term agreement, the battery storage facility will provide resource adequacy capacity to Pacific Gas & Electric Company and help support California’s reliability and clean-energy goals.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The melodic closer had the huge crowd energized and swaying along, as the nearly 50-foot stage, fully adorned in LED lights, beamed hypnotic celestial imagery in neon blue.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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For her grand debut, Princess Caroline's eldest daughter chose a Chanel dress in white and adorned with feathers, establishing a link with her mother's favorite maison.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
21 Mar. 2026
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The egg whites add volume and fluff, while the additional fat from the yolks makes the filling ultra smooth, as decadent as the finest chocolate mousse.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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The dress has a mermaid silhouette and straight strapless neckline, which allowed for a theatrical play of volume and dramatic texture.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Also, giving the Bears a 20-year or more break on real estate taxes speaks volumes.—
Colleen Kujawa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new officer completed a basic training program that provided a third of the hours once dedicated to teaching recruits how to fill out a key form.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Horst said Scott would need about 170 additional days in jail to complete that maximum sentence.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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